A bold exploration of heritage and folk craft, inspired by traditional European carved folk furniture and Southern African ‘shweshwe’ fabric.

The carved symbols on European folk furniture all have meanings and are a form of prayer. They would have been carved by ordinary people, rather than skilled craftsmen.

‘Shweshwe’, commonly referred to as the ‘tartan’ of South Africa, is a traditional dyed cotton fabric originally worn by Xhosa and Sotho brides, now used widely across cultures.

This ongoing series is an expression of my own varied heritage and cultural influences.